Judge holds hearing in Coeur d'Alene Tribe poker game dispute

A federal judge heard arguments on Tuesday in a gaming dispute between the state of Idaho and the Coeur d'Alene Tribe.

The tribe started offering Texas Hold ’Em tournament games at its Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort
Hotel last month. The state contends poker violates the Idaho
Constitution and the Class III gaming compact.

Judge Lynn Winmill did not indicate when he would rule on the state's motion for a temporary restraining order and another motion for a preliminary injunction, The Spokane Spokesman-Review reported. The tribe is confident it will prevail.